Twinleaf typically starts flowering in April.
twinleaf
Jeffersonia diphylla
Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has dark green, long divided leaves with white flowers similar in shape to lily-of-the-valley. Twinleaf prefers humus-rich soils and partial shade as too much direct sunlight can damage its slender stems and cause drying out of the soil. These plants are low-maintenance and can re-seed themselves, making them great ground cover in wooded areas and gardens. They also make attractive additions to beds or borders as their delicate, bell-shaped flowers bloom in late spring. Despite their delicate appearance, twinleaf is surprisingly tolerant of difficult planting areas such as rocky and clay soils, as well as drought conditions.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Twinleaf plants should be watered about once a week during the growing season. Keep the soil lightly moist; never soggy. During the winter months, let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. When giving a plant a good watering, soak the soil completely, then wait until the top couple of inches have dried before watering again.
sunlight
Twinleaf is a perennial plant species that grows well in moist, well-draining soils in full to partial shade. The plant requires at least 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day to thrive. When initially planted, twinleaf should be placed in a location that receives some morning sunlight and indirect afternoon sunlight. As the plant matures, it can tolerate full sun for up to 3 hours. Twinleaf should not be left in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods of time as this can damage the leaves and cause it to wilt.
pruning
Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla) is an early spring bloomer and should be pruned when the plant is still dormant or before new growth emerges in early spring. Pruning of twinleaf should be minimal, consisting of light shaping and deadheading as needed.If desired, some light thinning of branches can be done to maintain an attractive shape and to encourage larger blooms. Major pruning should be avoided as it may delay blooming or affect the overall health of the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering
